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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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