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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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