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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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