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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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