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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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