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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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