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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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