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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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