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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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