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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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