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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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