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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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