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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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