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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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