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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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