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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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