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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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