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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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