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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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