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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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