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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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