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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. 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. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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