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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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