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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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