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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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