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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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