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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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