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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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