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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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