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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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