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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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