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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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