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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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