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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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