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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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