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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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