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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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