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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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