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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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