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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. 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 learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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