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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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