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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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