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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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