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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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