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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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