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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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