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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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