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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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