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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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