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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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