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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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