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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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