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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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