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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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