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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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