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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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