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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources