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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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