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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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