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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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