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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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