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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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