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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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