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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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