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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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