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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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