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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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