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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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