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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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