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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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