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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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