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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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