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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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