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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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