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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning 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 participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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