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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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