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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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