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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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