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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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