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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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