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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations 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 participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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