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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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