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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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