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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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