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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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