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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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