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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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