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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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