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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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