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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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