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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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