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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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