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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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