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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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