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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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