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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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