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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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