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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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