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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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