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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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