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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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