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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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