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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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