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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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