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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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