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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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