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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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