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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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