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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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