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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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