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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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