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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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