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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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