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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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