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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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