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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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