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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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