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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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