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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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