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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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