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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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