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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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