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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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