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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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