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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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