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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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