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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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