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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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