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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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