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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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