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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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