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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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