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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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