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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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