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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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