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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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