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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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