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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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