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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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