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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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