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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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