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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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