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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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