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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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