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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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