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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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