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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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