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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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