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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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