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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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