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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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