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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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