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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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