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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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