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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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