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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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