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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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