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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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