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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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