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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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