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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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