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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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