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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition