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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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