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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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