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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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