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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors 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 we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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