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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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