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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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