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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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