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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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