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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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