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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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