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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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