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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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