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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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