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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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