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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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