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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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