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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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