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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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