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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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