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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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