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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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