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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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