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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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