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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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