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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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