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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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