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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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