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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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