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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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