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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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