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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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