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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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