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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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