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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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