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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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