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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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