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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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