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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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