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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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