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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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