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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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