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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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