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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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