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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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