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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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