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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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