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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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