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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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