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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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