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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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