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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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