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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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