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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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