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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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