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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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