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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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