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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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