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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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