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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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