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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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