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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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