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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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