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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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