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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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