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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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