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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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