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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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