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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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