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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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