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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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