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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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