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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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