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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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