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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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