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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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