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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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