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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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