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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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