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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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