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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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