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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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