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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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