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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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