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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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