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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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