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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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