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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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