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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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