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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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