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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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