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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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