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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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