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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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