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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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