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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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