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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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