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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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