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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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