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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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