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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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