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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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