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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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