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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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