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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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