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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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