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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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