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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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