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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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