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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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