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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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