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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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