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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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