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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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