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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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