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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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