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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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