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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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