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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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