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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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