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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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