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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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