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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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