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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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