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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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