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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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