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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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