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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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