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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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