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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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