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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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