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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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