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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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