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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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