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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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