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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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