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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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