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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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