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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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