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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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