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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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