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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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