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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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