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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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