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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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