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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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