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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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