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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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