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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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