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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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