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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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