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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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