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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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