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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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