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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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