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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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