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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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