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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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