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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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