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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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