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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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