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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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