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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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