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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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