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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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