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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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