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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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