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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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