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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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