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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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