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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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