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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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