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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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