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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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