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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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