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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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