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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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