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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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