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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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