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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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