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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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