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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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