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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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