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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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