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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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