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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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