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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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