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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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