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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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