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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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