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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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