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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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