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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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