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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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