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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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