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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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