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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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