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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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