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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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