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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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