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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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