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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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