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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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