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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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