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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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