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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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