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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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