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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)