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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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