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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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