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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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