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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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