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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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