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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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