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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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