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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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