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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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