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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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