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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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