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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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