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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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