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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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