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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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