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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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