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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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