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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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