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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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