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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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