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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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