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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? 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 educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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