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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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