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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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