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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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