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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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