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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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