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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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