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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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