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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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