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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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