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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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