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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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