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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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