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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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