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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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