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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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