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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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