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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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