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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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