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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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