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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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