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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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