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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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