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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions 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 we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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