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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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