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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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