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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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