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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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