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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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