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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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