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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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