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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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