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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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