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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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