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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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