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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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