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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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