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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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