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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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