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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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