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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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