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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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