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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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