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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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