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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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