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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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