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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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