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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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