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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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