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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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