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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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