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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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