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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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