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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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