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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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