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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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