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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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