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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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