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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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