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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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