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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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