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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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