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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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