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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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