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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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