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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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