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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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