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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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