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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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