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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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