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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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