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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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