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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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