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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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