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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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