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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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