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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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