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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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