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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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