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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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