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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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