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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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