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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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