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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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