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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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