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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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