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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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