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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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