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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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