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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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