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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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