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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators 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 MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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