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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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