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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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