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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business 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 institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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