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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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