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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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