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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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