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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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