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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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