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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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