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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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