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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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