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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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