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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning enable students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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