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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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