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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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