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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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