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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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