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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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