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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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