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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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