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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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