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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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