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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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