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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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