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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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