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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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