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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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