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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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