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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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